Jackson Hole Old West Days
 
 
Old West Days

Jackson Hole, WY, is proud to host the 27th Annual Old West Days Celebration, May 23-26, 2008. Jackson Hole has long been referred to as "The Last of the Old West", and with Jackson Hole's rich history, its no wonder Old West Days is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Visitors from all over the country come to delight in the live music, theatrical entertainment, arts and crafts, delicious food, rodeo events and much, much more.

For more information on Old West Days, contact the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce at:
info@jacksonholechamber.com or 307-733-3316.

Event Highlights:

FRIDAY, MAY 23

MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds
Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition.  For more information on the Rendezvous, please contact Tom Lucas at 307-330-7436 or tlucasart@wyoming.com.

ANTLER RENDEZVOUS
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information contact Joe Schloss at 307-733-4007.  For more information on the Antler Rendezvous, please contact Joe Schloss at 307-733-4007 or jschloss1000@hotmail.com.

THE KIDS COWBOY CONNECTION
5:00 p.m. Family fun in front of The Wort Hotel on Broadway. Meet real Western gunslingers, poets and musicians, refreshments and autographs sponsored by The Wort Hotel and The famous Silver Dollar Bar and Grill.

JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT
6:00 p.m. Town Square
Shootout gang on the Town Square, the longest running shootout in the country, since 1957.

COWBOY KICK-OFF AT THE BAR J
7:00 p.m. Bar J Chuckwagon
Nationally acclaimed Bar J Wranglers
You'll be served up a truly western style Chuckwagon dinner and enjoy-world class cowboy entertainment!
Reservations Recommended. 307-733-3370.

JACKSON HOLE ROTARY WINE FEST
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Snow King Events Center
A tasting of over 400 wines from around the world
Tickets available from all Jackson Hole Rotarians and at local liquor stores. $25 in advance, $30 (subject to revision) at the door. 307-733-4466.

SATURDAY, MAY 24

MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds
Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition, please contact Tom Lucas at 307-330-7436 or tlucasart@wyoming.com.

ANTLER RENDEZVOUS
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information contact Joe Schloss at 307-733-4007.

STREET BREAKFAST
7:00 - 10:00 a.m. Town Square

27TH ANNUAL OLD WEST DAYS PARADE
10:00 a.m. Town Square
One of the last and best horse-drawn parades of the Old West! Enjoy Mountain Men, vintage vehicles, covered wagons and the legendary gathering of gunslingers of the West!

OLD TOWN ENTERTAINMENT
12:00-6:00 p.m. Town Square
Country Western Music, Kids Crafts & Activities, Mechanical Bull Riding, Yodeling, Clogging, Cowboy Poetry, Line Dancers, Cowpoke Rodeo, Pickin & Fiddlin' and Bagpipes too!

OLD WEST BREW FEST
11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. in the Town Square
Try a sampling of an age-old craft. Enjoy a variety of beers from regional breweries. Brew samplers - look for the covered tent on Deloney Street. For more information call Tim Harland at 307-739-2337 or Geoff Whitaker at 307-413-1496.

LUNCH UNDER THE BIG TOP
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 P.M. Town Square

STAGE COACH RIDES
Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 Adult $4 Child

THE KIDS COWBOY CONNECTION
5:00 pm In front of The Wort Hotel on Broadway
"Meet a REAL Western gunslinger", refreshments and autographs sponsored by The Historic Wort Hotel and The famous Silver Dollar Bar and Grill.

JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT
6:00 p.m. Town Square
Shootout gang on the Town Square, the longest running shootout in the country, since 1957.

JACKSON HOLE RODEO
8:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds
This is the real thing pardner, the original American sport of authentic ranch skills.
307-733-2805.

SUNDAY, MAY 25

MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds
Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition, please contact Tom Lucas at 307-330-7436 or tlucasart@wyoming.com.

ANTLER RENDEZVOUS
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information contact Joe Schloss at 307-733-4007.

COWBOY CHURCH
10:00 a.m. Town Square

OLD TOWN ENTERTAINMENT
11:00-3:00 p.m. Town Square
Country Western Music, Kids Crafts & Activities, Mechanical Bull Riding, Yodeling, Clogging, Cowboy Poetry, Line Dancers, Cowpoke Rodeo, Pickin & Fiddlin' and Bagpipes too!

STAGECOACH RIDES
Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 Adult $4 Child

MONDAY, MAY 26

MOUNTAIN MAN MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
9:00 a.m. Teton County Fairgrounds

AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL SERVICE
10:00 a.m. Town Square-Memorial Day ceremonies at the flagpole

MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds
Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition, please contact Tom Lucas at 307-330-7436 or tlucasart@wyoming.com.

ANTLER RENDEZVOUS
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information contact Joe Schloss at 307-733-4007.

STAGECOACH RIDES
Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 Adult $4 Child

JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT
6:00 p.m. Town Square
Shootout gang on the Town Square, the longest running shootout in the country, since 1957.

OLD WEST DAYS INFORMATION HEADQUARTERS 
At The Historic Wort Hotel, Broadway @ Glenwood
Friday: Noon-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8am-8pm
Information, schedules & poster sales!



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